We were astounded when we caught a whiff of these large pure white bells- for they possess the fragrance of sweet peas! An old-fashioned biennial flower with showy flowers that bloom over a long time from late spring to mid-summer. Humus rich, well-drained soil suits them best, be sure to sow two years in a row for a yearly show. Self sows

Plant in masses for loads of morning-fragrant golden yellow blooms atop curvy gray-green foliage. Deliciously scented of cocoa. A summer blooming perennial in most areas, it blooms year-round in frost free zone 10. Native to Texas, it was first collected by botanist and doctor Jean-Louis Berlandier in the early 1800s. For regular, well-drained dry to average moisture soils, prefers neutral to alkaline pH soils.

We grow this fragrant vine on our gazebo, and by fall the gazebo disappears in a froth of fragrant white blossoms. Fluffy silvery seed heads follow the bloom. The leaves are a leathery dark green. Wonderful! Prune to 1-2' tall in early spring as leaf buds begin to show, removing all dead stems above the buds.

One of my favorite herbs, creeping thyme spreads quickly. When combined with other thymes and low creepers, it creates an oriental carpet of color and scent. The dark green, shiny leaves and lavender-pink flowers cascade over stone walls and containers in short order. Use in potpourri and in the kitchen.

Stubby white daisy flowers cluster above the earthy-scented leaves. Beautiful in combination with foxgloves and old roses, its foliage effectively repels insects. It has a long history of medicinal use. Listed in an 1833 book. Self sows. Attracts beneficial insects hoverflies, and tachinid flies.

Once called Golden Feather, this rare heirloom has striking chartreuse scalloped leaves capped with masses of small daisy flowers. The earthy, mossy scented foliage is in the group once called "Nose Twisters". I, for one, love its scent.

A sparkling white selection for the evening garden, or wherever the purity of white blossoms and light green leaves is appreciated. The trumpet-shaped flowers are lightly citrus scented, and bloom in clusters all summer.

Jefferson received this seed from its native southwest and grew it at Monticello—perhaps he was as captivated by it as we are. Outrageous curvy pink stamens dotted at the tips with orange pollen reach out a good 2" from the magenta throated white trumpets. A sweet orange blossom scent draws nighttime visitors, human and invertebrate alike! Grow in moonlit gardens or in pots placed on the patio. Stake in more fertile soils to underpin its relaxed bushy growth. Tuberous roots.

Described in a seed catalog of 1889 as "leaves light green, marbled, very ornamental." Slightly later to bloom than other selections, the chartreuse foliage taking center stage until the neon pink flowers appear. Sweet, orange-blossom scent.

A delicious, sweet, orange-blossom scent is cast on the air every afternoon as these rare, striped, trumpet-shaped flowers open. This rare selection features the striped flowers that so enraptured past generations of gardeners. The scented flowers attract hummingbirds by day and moths by night.

Our cat takes delight in freshly dug plants, chewing on the root and playing as if madly inspired. The pungent, rope-like roots seem to have enthralled rats and it has been suggested that the famous Pied Piper of Hamelin owed his irresistible power over rats to the fact that he secreted valerian roots about his person. Vanilla-scented white flowers warm the evening air with a delicate fragrance that only can be appreciated from afar, as up-close, they have an unusual tangy scent. Listed in an 1839 catalog. Self sows. Sorry cannot ship to CT/WI.

A wonderfully fragrant hardy woodbine that is NOT invasive and nurtures hummingbirds with the long upward-curving nectar rich blossoms, and birds with the crimson berries in fall. A disease-free reliable and free-bloomer with masses of cherry red buds that open creamy white and age to butter yellow. Blooms generously in midsummer and with moderate deadheading, into fall. Makes an excellent screen or groundcover and looks great spilling over a wall or fence but also can stay relatively compact with some pruning after flowering.

A deliciously scented jasmine, the delicate fragrance intensifying in a warm, sheltered position in sun to partial shade. Hummingbirds visit the shell-pink flowers as soon as they open from furled rose pink buds. A great low maintenance twining vine that blooms early summer and grows easily in a large pot. Pair with honeysuckle 'Serotina' on an arbor for continuous bloom. In northern areas bring indoors in winter into a cool sunny room or enclosed porch- for this award winner is one to keep!

A cloud of dense green leaves dusted with powdered sugar, or so it seems, for this spearmint scented mint family member has a multitude of silvery-white bracts surrounding the tiny clustered pink flowers. Easily grown in rich, regular to moist, well-drained soils; it spreads to make pleasing clumps, but is not invasive.

The advent of summer in New England is always accompanied by the sweet scent of garden phlox in bloom. Heirloom 'Bright Eyes' is a lovely true pink with a ring of rich rose at the center of each floret. One of the best flowers to attract butterflies and hummingbirds too! Mildew resistant; provide organic, moist, yet well-drained soils. Deadhead after bloom.